Stripped Digital

Serafin Audio Imprint Downtempo

Velvet Earth Downtempo

Memory Palace

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Shango Records Downtempo

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From the World of Tibetania: Buddha Spirit: Lotus State (Edition 2026) [VA] Music with Soul and Direction. Listen to the Secrets of Life!

Kaset Records Downtempo

Shango Records Downtempo

Paul Murphys Claremont 56 label welcomes a genuine legend of UK music to its roster - Chaz Jankel, the man whose dizzying musicality and love of soul, funk and disco did much to shape the sound of Ian Durys Blockheads band in the late 1970s and early 80s. A virtuoso keyboardist with a deep love of Black American music, Jankels arrangements and compositional skills were key to the success of their records, the funkiest of which not only became crossover pop hits - see Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick and Reasons To be Cheerful, Part 3 in particular - but also saw heavy rotation in now iconic New York clubs including the Paradise Garage and Studio 54. This continued during the formative years of his solo career, with My Occupation, Questionnaire and Glad To Know You (later famously re-edited and dubbed out for nu-disco dancefloors by Todd Terje) all becoming club hits. The great Quincy Jones also covered Jankels infectious single Ai No Carrida, while experimental, club-ready synth-jam 3,000,000 Synths was also influential during the early years of the electro movement. For his Claremont 56 bow, Jankel has delivered an all-new workout recorded earlier this year, the simply titled Rhumba Jam. A typically warm, groovy and rolling affair, it features Jankel delivering infectious, stretched-out Rhodes electric piano solos over toasty bass, clipped guitar licks, warm bass, accordion-style synth motifs and a densely layered Rhumba rhythm. While relaxed and sun-soaked, it also has bags of Balearic dancefloor potential. Murphy remixes under his now familiar Mudd alias, leaning into the tracks languid Balearic vibe while keeping a firm focus on the dancefloor. Beginning with an enticing mix of metronomic drums and jangly acoustic guitars, Murphy slowly layers up key elements of Jankels original - think rubbery bass, rhythmic handclaps, mazy synth sounds and those wonderful, stretched-out solos. Its a version that pays due reverence to the quality of Jankels musicianship, production and arrangement while subtly extending it and reframing it for 21st century Balearic dancefloors.

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Stil Vor Talent Downtempo

Serafin Audio Imprint Downtempo

Superordinate Dub Waves

"To never forget my roots. Many moons later, I still remember where it all started. Thanks to my son for growing up with this music and convincing me to publish it today."

KataHaifisch Downtempo

Leveldva Downtempo

Set fire to the skies with a track drenched in the colors of the horizon, where the sea and air meet, as U-G returns with Colors of Izumo. Inspired by a photograph of the Izumo coastline taken by Noriko Koike (which is featured in the cover art!), the vibrant yellows, burnt oranges, and deep, deep indigos of this Shimane Prefecture locale are reflected in sound. Delicate calls from the distance pair with pianos and interwoven melodies that paint the aural canvas with a palette of the supernatural. The main club mixes showcase this with the soaring synths and relentless drive that U-G is known for, and the Chill mix takes this to a meditative, calm place that is expansive and goes on to infinity. Dance at the edge of the world with us as Colors of Izumo lands on Earth!